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Review: SIX at The Paramount Theatre
by Jay Irwin - May 7, 2025

Dear Readers, It’s true, the Queens are back. The glorious rock show “Six” is back at the Paramount to melt our faces and maybe even teach us a little history. And while it’s still the same amazing show that, if you know, you know, I just wish the Paramount, and really all the musical theater houses in town, could work out their sound mixes so lyrics could be heard over the rockin’ band.

Interview: Carolee Carmello Comes to Boston in KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by R. Scott Reedy - May 3, 2025

Stage star Carolee Carmello has played a wide range of roles in her career – from “Cordelia, the kosher caterer,” in the original Broadway production of “Falsettos,” Lucille Frank in the Broadway premiere of “Parade,” Donna Sheridan in “Mamma Mia!” Dolly Gallagher Levi in “Hello, Dolly!” now she's starring in the national tour of Kimblerly Akimbo. Read our interview!

Review: MAMMA MIA at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - May 2, 2025

It’s hard not to be swept up in the Mamma Mia juggernaut. Since its Broadway premiere in 2001, it’s grossed over $4.5 billion,  been seen by 70 million people, turned into two record-breaking movies with productions in 16 different languages.

Review: SIX at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - Apr 30, 2025

The queens are here, and they rule! The national tour of SIX is currently running at the Keller Auditorium, bringing with it all the dazzling spectacle and feminist power that has made this musical a global sensation.

Review: Tony Award-Winning Musical HAMILTON Returns to OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Apr 28, 2025

Now ten years old, HAMILTON—which was birthed during a more welcoming time when such a creative, innovative endeavor felt like a step in necessary progress—still lives up to its initial hype, but also now feels more groundbreaking and particularly poignant than ever before.

Review: PARADE at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Apr 19, 2025

Dear Readers, we live in divisive times. That’s no news to anyone. Our society is extremely polarized with many basing beliefs on fear, misinformation, and xenophobia while those in charge propagate that division by spreading lies. Sadly, this kind of behavior has been around forever, but if we can look at stories of this ilk, then maybe we can learn to rise above them. And that’s where shows like “Parade”, currently performing at the 5th Avenue Theatre, come into play.

Review: WICKED Stimulates the Senses at the Eccles Theater
by Tyler Hinton - Apr 18, 2025

The national tour of WICKED, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is providing Utah theatregoers the opportunity to see the treasured story unfold live on stage.

Photos: Ramin Karimloo, Jinkx Monsoon and More in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the reimagined, jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, Pirates! The Penzance Musical. You can now get a first look at photos here!

Leslye Headland Set to Direct and Adapt CULT OF LOVE Movie
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2025

Leslye Headland's Cult of Love, which premiered on Broadway in 2024, is now officially in the works with Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum attached as producers. Headland is set to adapt her script and direct the feature.

Celebrity Attractions Announces 2025-2026 Broadway Season
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 16, 2025

Celebrity Attractions is proud to announce the 2025-2026 Broadway Season, one that isn’t just another Broadway season.  It’s a lineup of legends. From the magic of WICKED to the moves of MJ, the mischief of ELF The Musical to the heart of MRS. DOUBTFIRE and wit of MARK TWAIN TONIGHT—every show is a must-see!

Broadway Musicals for Every US State
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 13, 2025

This time, the reader question was: There are only three states in America without known Broadway musicals set within their borders. Can you guess which three? WE're breaking it down state by state.

Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine and More in FLOYD COLLINS at LCT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater is presenting FLOYD COLLINS, starring Jeremy Jordan and more. Get a first look at photos of the production here and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Deirdre O'Connell and More in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

The Public Theater is presenting GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new plays written by the groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. See photos here! 

Photos: ALL THE BEAUTY IN THE WORLD At the DR2 Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025

All The Beauty In The World, a new one-man play written and performed by Patrick Bringley, based on his New York Times Best-Selling memoir, is currently in previews at the DR2 Theatre (103 E. 15th Street). Check out new production photos!

Interview: Jack Roden, Frankie Epps in PARADE at The Fox Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - Apr 4, 2025

The Tony Award winning musical revival PARADE is now playing at The Fox Theatre through April 6th. BWW caught up with Jack Roden who plays Frankie Epps in this production and discussed his experience.

Photos: MINOR•ITY World Premiere First Look at WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025

You can now get a first look at the world premiere of minor•ity, francisca da silveira’s biting comedy about the “business of art” and the “art of identity”, co-produced by Colt Coeur and WP Theater.

Interview: Theatre Life with Megan Fairchild
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 28, 2025

Today’s subject Megan Fairchild has been dancing with New York City Ballet (NYCB) since 2001. She started as an apprentice before joining the company as a member of the corps de ballet. In 2005 she became a principal dancer. NYCB is performing Coppélia week at Kennedy Center in the Opera House and this evening, if you choose to attend as you should, You will see Megan Fairchild perform in the role of Swanilda. If you are unable to attend this evening, the ballet plays through March 30th.

Review Roundup: LOVE LIFE Opens at Encores!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2025

Now running at at New York City Center Encores! is Love Life, directed by Victoria Clark ad starring Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell. Check out what the New York theatre critics are saying about the much forgotten musical here!

GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

The Public Theater will begin previews for GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new works written by playwright Caryl Churchill. The production has been extended! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Encores! LOVE LIFE, Starring Brian Stokes Mitchell and Kate Baldwin
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2025

Check out all new production photos from the latest show at New York City Center Encores!- Love Life, directed by Victoria Clark. Love Life stars Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell and we have your first look at the cast in action here.